The Scandinavian Club is having a dinner party on
Friday October 22 and would like to invite all Scandinavians in and around
Chiang Mai. It will be held at 7 p.m. at ‘Chez Gibus Restaurant.
(42 Kampeangdin Rd). Cost: 260 baht for adults and 130 for children between
4-12. Please reserve before Sunday October 17 with Lotta
([email protected] / 0 1952 0487) or Vibeke (vibe
[email protected] / 0 9264 4208).

Thai German Service on Sunday, October 17. Start with
coffee and cake at 3.15 p.m., followed by Pastor Thomas Grothe’s service
at the Christian German School. More information from thai-deutscher-gd
@chiangmai-infoline.com

The Writers Club in Rachadamnoen Road, opposite
‘La Villa Restaurant’ features the ‘Sabai Duo’ every Sunday
from 6 p.m. onwards. Back from a tour through Britain and the Edinburgh
Music Festival they can be heard only on Sunday nights at the Writers’
Club.

‘Tennis is My Dream’, Saturday October 23, from 5
p.m. – 9 p.m. At the 700 Year Anniversary Complex Center Court a
‘Diplomatic Consulate Tennis Competition’ will hit Chiang Mai courts.
Open Seating, tickets 100 baht (for charity). Governors, Consuls, former
Thai champion Worapol and former Davis Cup member Surapol will compete to
make a difference for underprivileged. Door prizes, fun and more. Tickets
available at Bake and Bite Bakery and Restaurant, Chiangmai Mail and at the
entrance.

Contemporary Art Exhibition, Thailand – Vietnam 2004
at CMU Art Museum until 31 October 2004: More information please contact 0
5394 4905. Thistraveling exhibition consists of more than 180 2D
works of art from art instructors from six universities in Thailand and
Vietnam.

Charity event on October 30 at 7 p.m. at the
Fondue House opposite Central Airport Plaza. Dinner Party and
Pop/Blues/Jazz Concert featuring professional musicians from around the
corner and across the globe, secret raffle prizes, and a performance by the
Children’s Garden! Be a part of it with a donation of 1000 baht which
includes raffle ticket, banquet, and concert. Reserve your space or get your
tickets at Amari Rincome Hotel (0 5322 1044 ext. 14), Chiangmai Mail (0 5323
4102) and Good Morning Chiangmai News (0 5327 8516). For table reservation
call 0 9423 1688 or 0 5320 1551.

Saturday November 13, at 7.30 p.m. at Gong Dee Studio.“An Evening with Book Kitavadhana”,the first
return to the stage in five years of baritone, Book Kitavadhana, joined by
Bernard Sumner and David Wilson at the piano and special guest singers
Tianchai Sooktiang and Panit Somana. Two hours with great selections of
Broadway songs by various composers.Rodgers & Hammerstein,
Lerner & Loewe, Stephen Sondheim and many more. Tickets at 200 baht
available at Gong Dee Gallery. Tel. 0 5322 5032. For reservation or more
info, please call 0 9635 6355.

Enjoy the Amari Rincome Hotel’s Celebration of
National Days during the Month of October. Special lunch buffets on the
respective days. On Tuesday October 26, Austrian delicacies on the lunch
buffet. Food from the land of Mozart, schnitzels and strudels! Telephone
reservations at 0 5322 1130.

Buonissimo Italian Restaurant and Shop! European
Deli! Cheese, wine, homemade pasta, bread and even Italian olive oil. Call
for table reservation, just come to the shop or even order by Internet. Tel.
0 5385 3098–9 or website www.buonissimo .co.th

House of Palm, traditional and southern Thai cuisine.
Happy to assist in party arrangements. Closed every Wednesday. On Doi Saket
Highway. For directions and reservations call 0 5329 1401, Mr. Montri.

Rydges celebrates with a German Food Festival during
the month of October. They also serve a ‘Daily Lunch Buffet’. Designed
to cater for the needs of the busy people in town throughout the week, the
Business Lunch invites you for a quick but tasty bite. Car park with direct
connection to hotel. For more information contact the Sales Dept. at 0 5325
1531, Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel, Chaiyapoom Road, Chiang Mai.

Saenkham Terrace Restaurant, was one of Chiang
Mai’s best kept secrets regarding Northern Cuisine until the Chiangmai
Mail’s Dining Out column revealed it. The place to meet after a relaxing
spa treatment at Baan Saen Doi. Both places are to be found at Baan
Naifan 2. Check it out at www.saenkhamterrace.com or www.baansaendoi.com

The Grillstation’s famous Formula 1
Sundays continue with specials from their a la carte menu, prepared
by Gypsy and his staff. Come early or reserve your table in advance at 0
5381 8355 or 0 1883 9361, Grillstation, opposite Pornping Tower,
Charoenprathed Road.

The Hole-In-The-Wall, Public House Chiang Mai, just
opened English Pub in the heartland of Chiangmai where you can tuck into
traditional Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie or have a three course English
Lunch for only 90 baht net. 39/7-8 Ratchamanka Rd., T. Phrasing, Tel 0 5328
3824

The Pub on Huay Road is open every day. Tetley Bitter
in cans and Tiger Beer on draught are available. Fantastic Friday gives you
a 20 percent discount on ALL drinks ALL night. Full coverage of all live
major sporting events shown in the sports bar. The Christmas Party for
the orphaned kidshas been set for Saturday the December 11,
2004. Everyone is welcome to come along and support the event. Donations are
now being taken. Every little thing helps. Call Grahame on 0 5321 1550 for
more details.

To Nobody, German Restaurant in Soi Tewan celebrates
three years in Chiang Mai. October promotion: Crocodile steak
‘gypsy style’, buttered peas and pommes croquettes for only 222 baht.
Daily from 5 p.m. onwards, except Tuesdays. For group or catering
reservations, call Joerg or Sunisa Eisenschmidt at 0 5321 4483.

Clubs

Needed!

People who can make
items for Christmas holiday decorations or food specialties. Zonta
International Chiang Mai is holding a Christmas Bazaar in mid-December 2004.
They need products for 20 booths plus a Santa Claus and Christmas carolers.
Please contact President Hope Watcharaprecha or Khun Aye at Tel. 0 5326 2691
or 0 5324 0822

Attention all Chess players: an informal Chess Group
now meets at Home Restaurant (down a small Soi to the left of Rydges Amora
Hotel on the Moat), every Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. All levels welcome,
simply show up (with a set if you have one). More information: [email protected]
1stopchiang mai.com

Lucky Dogs Club Chiang Mai needs volunteers (students
are welcome!) Health and Happiness for ‘underprivileged’ dogs can also
be given with canned dog food or small (even big) donations. We greatly
appreciate any help. More information at 0 9997 8146 or mail to:
[email protected]

Education

Meet Top US Educators in October.

Leading US colleges visiting CMU International
Center during October will be available to meet local students and
families interested in cost-effective, high-quality education. Director,
California State University: Oct. 18. Call IC-ACE for info and appointments:
0 5394 2896. Please bring in transcripts and passports.

- important for the
wet season. Call Nok - tel. 0 9261 4290 - 20 baht flag fall, 30 baht for the
first 2 km and 4 baht for each subsequent kilometer. Two other taxi drivers
are Somkam at 0 1952 0900 and Wirrapont at 0 1960 1391.

The Phamai Clinic (Methadone Clinic), a government
organization in Chiang Mai treats people who have problems with alcohol,
smoking and drugs of any kind. Files are confidential! Call 0 5322 6135 or
e-mail for more information: [email protected]